Today is perhaps the most bustling day since Yuhuan Gymnasium became a shelter, with survivors waking up the earliest.

As the expedition team is preparing for battle, the public can only watch from afar, blessing this group of fearless warriors from the bottom of their hearts.

Included among these is the family of the third squad led by Lin Junfu.

They are also praying for their team, especially Lin Junfu. After the recent City Management Bureau incident, he knows well the dangers of carrying out missions in the ruined city. Due to needing to care for Hu Xiaodong and Zhao Huilong, he has been forced to stay at the base to oversee the situation, which has left him restless since last night.

Hu Xiaodong, even more so, feels guilty. If it wasn't for his impulsiveness last time, he would definitely be among those on the field preparing.

Now, he can't participate and has burdened Wei Yang, A Cheng, and Old Lin because of his leg injury, which makes him feel quite guilty.

As for Wei Yang, her feelings are rather complicated. She stayed up all night, her mind filled with worry about that man, not knowing why she suddenly cared about his every move.

Unlike them, the new member Zhao Huilong appeared calm, perhaps because he had not gone through much life and death with the others. Even after three weeks with the group, he hasn't formed deep bonds with these so-called comrades.

The preparation on the field was orderly. Except for Scarface, who couldn't participate on time due to a twisted ankle, the remaining 30 fighters were all present as scheduled.

Xu Renjie, as usual, calmly briefed all participants on the action's precautions, then dismissed them, giving them 10 minutes to reunite with their families.

As a soldier, Xu Renjie is very aware of what this mission implies. Although he doesn't want to predict the success or failure, he knows sacrifices are inevitable in battle, so he hopes to give these ordinary fighters more time with their families.

Because leaving this gymnasium might mean a final farewell!!

Old Lin and his group quickly rushed inside the gymnasium, and once they met, they began to chat warmly, like long-separated friends reuniting.

Hu Xiaodong was visibly emotional, standing stubbornly with a crutch amidst the crowd despite his leg injury: "Brothers, I let you down this time. My leg didn't cooperate, so I can't go with you. Please be extra careful on this journey! Especially you, Qiangzi, you need to control your temper and listen to Old Zhao's commands on the road. Don't act recklessly! The same goes for Xiao Wen and Chaozi, assist Old Zhao. Quan, you're clever; in critical moments, get everyone out. And Wei, you're the healthiest here, so I'm counting on you to look after my brothers!"

As he scanned his brothers' faces, Hu Xiaodong's heaving chest revealed his inner turmoil.

Old Lin patted Hu Xiaodong's shoulder, understanding the latter's lack of control. Frankly, if not for the bigger picture, he might also have acted "unusual."

But not wanting to add more pressure on his brothers, he forced a relaxed tone: "Uh~ this mission has been planned for a long time at the base, and all preparations are thorough, so I believe it will go smoothly. We'll just wait at home for your triumphant return!"

Taking advantage of Old Lin's speech, Wei Yang discreetly pulled Tang Xiaoquan, who was at the back of the line, into a corner.

Tang Xiaoquan felt both delighted and nervous: "What, um, do you need something from me, Wei?"

Hearing this, Wei Yang also appeared flustered, her pretty face tinged with a faint blush: "Oh, nothing, I just wanted to tell you, um, be safe on this mission! Make sure to come back alive, and... and also..."

After struggling for a long while, Wei Yang seemed to make up her mind and finally extended her delicate hands from behind her.

Tang Xiaoquan frowned slightly, seeing a smooth, snow-white jade pendant lying in the girl's fair hand: "This is..."

Unsure, Tang Xiaoquan didn't dare voice his thoughts, but Wei Yang calmly explained: "This is a gift my mother gave me when I was a month old, her only memento left to me. It's protected me all these years. Today, I give it to you, hoping it will keep you safe as well."

Saying this, Wei Yang handed the jade pendant to Tang Xiaoquan, staring at him with burning eyes.

Feeling off balance, Tang Xiaoquan scratched his head and replied somewhat incoherently: "This, this, this isn't right. It's your mother's memento. What if I break or lose it... You, you should take it back!"

"No!" Wei Yang's clear and decisive denial made her expression abruptly serious: "Since I've taken out the jade pendant, I have no intention of taking it back! If you really want to return it, then complete the mission and return it to me intact!"

Faced with the girl's determined gaze, Tang Xiaoquan felt a warmth flow through his heart.

At this point, insisting on refusing would seem too pretentious, so...

He carefully extended his hands, and when the girl released her fingers and the jade pendant fell into his palms, Tang Xiaoquan felt a sense of responsibility, a mountainous burden of responsibility.

As he gazed at the translucent jade pendant, Tang Xiaoquan's eyes turned sharp.

He realized it was no longer just an ordinary jade pendant, but a mother's sole legacy to her daughter, and a representation of the girl's expectations of him!

So, no matter the difficulties and obstacles, even if faced with overwhelming challenges, he was determined to survive and return the intact jade pendant to its rightful owner!

"Don't worry, Wei Yang! I will bring it back! Thank you!" With a concise and resolute statement, Tang Xiaoquan vowed firmly.

After speaking, he placed the jade pendant around his neck.

With the commitment of these "awkward young adults," the assembly call for action finally sounded.

"All action members, unit assembled, proceed to board vehicles as per assigned groups!"

With the synchronized footsteps of "da da da," the 30-person action team began boarding their designated vehicles in an orderly fashion.

Once everyone was on board, Xu Renjie approached the leading off-road vehicle and issued the final command to Luo Yi, who was already stationed at the gate: "Open the door!!"

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